Welcome to the fastest-growing sport in the world. Padel is highly addictive, incredibly social, and famously easy to pick up.
A question we hear often is - what is the difference between padel and tennis? While they share some similarities, padel is uniquely designed for longer rallies and more strategy over pure physical power.
Padel courts are about a third of the size of a tennis court and are enclosed by glass walls and metallic mesh.
Padel uses smaller, solid rackets that are closer to the hand, making it much easier to control the ball.
The ball can bounce off the glass walls, keeping the ball in play longer and making the game incredibly dynamic.
Always underhand, completely removing the frustration of double-faulting with an overhead tennis serve.
Don't let the glass walls intimidate you. It takes less than five minutes to learn the basic rules of padel.
Partners don't split into a diagonal like tennis — they move together, at the same depth, shifting side to side as a unit to close gaps down the middle and protect the open sideline.
When serving, hitting the ball above waist height is illegal, the same way a foot-fault is illegal in tennis.
Before a return can touch any wall, it must first bounce on the court floor.
Get ready for yout first match
To help you step onto the court with confidence, we offer pressure-free programs designed specifically for new players. You don't need any prior experience or your own equipment to jump in - we provide everything.
Choose our 60-minute Introduction to Padel taster class for a quick, fun rundown of the basics, or join the multi-class Padel Fast Track course to build the technical and tactical foundation needed to confidently join our open matches and social mix-ins.
We use the world’s leading racket sports app to make booking frictionless. Follow our simple instructions to use the Playtomic app:
Once you’re set up, view our live calendar to find your first beginner session or find a slot to book a game.
Install the Playtomic app for iOs or Android.
Register with Google, FB or email.
Choose "Book a court" or other activity.
Tap the heart to save us as your home club.
Click 'Book a court' on top of the screen
Search for “Just Padel Derby”
Tap the heart to save us as your home club.
Choose a date a time you want to play
Pick one of the available courts
Click the 'Learn' icon on top of the screen
Search for “Just Padel Derby” in the search bar.
Tap the heart to save us as your home club.
Choose a session/class from the list that appears.
Tap to see details and continue with payment.
Everything You Need to Play Today
You do not need to invest in equipment to get started. We offer high-quality racket and ball rentals directly at our front desk, so you can simply show up and step onto the court.
When you are ready for your own gear, our on-site Pro Shop has you covered. We offer a dedicated "test and try" service, allowing you to demo premium rackets on the court for a small fee before you make a purchase.
All of our club equipment and Pro Shop inventory is proudly powered by our official partnerships with Wilson and PDH Sports.
Got more questions? Head to our Contact page to give us a call or drop us a message.
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All bookings are handled seamlessly through the Playtomic app. Simply download the app, search for Just Padel in Derby, and you will have instant access to our live calendar to book your beginner padel taster sessions or reserve a court.
Absolutely. Padel is played exclusively in doubles on a court much smaller than a tennis court, meaning there is less ground to cover. The game relies far more on strategy, positioning, and teamwork than pure physical stamina, making it incredibly accessible for all ages and fitness levels.
Yes, we run dedicated Kids Sessions. These are fun, engaging sessions designed specifically to help younger players build confidence and learn basic racket skills in a completely pressure-free environment.
While padel is always played in doubles, you absolutely do not need to bring your own group. We have all the tools you need to meet new people and find three other players. You can join our beginner padel introduction sessions in Derby where we pair you up, or seamlessly use the Playtomic app to jump into open matches and social mix-ins with our community.
Comfortable gym wear or activewear is perfect. For safety and grip, we recommend padel or tennis shoes with good lateral support and non-marking soles. Please avoid running shoes, as they are not designed for padel’s side-to-side movement.
Absolutely. We provide premium changing rooms and showers for all players. After your match, you can relax in our Cafe & Bar, which offers fresh snacks, coffee, and other drinks.
Join hundreds of locals who have already fallen in love with the game. Sign up for one of our friendly, low-pressure beginner padel taster sessions Derby today.
Padel. Together.
